Senior Lifestyles

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME XCI NO. 91

NOVEMBER 2021

Center News

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JCSC Center News

We want to thank everyone for adhering to our mask requirement. We are still requiring masks in the building and in our classes unless you are exercising. Also, please remember to keep your social distance from others.

Foundation News

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors for our Paddles Up Pickleball Tournament that was held October 29, 30: Watauga Orthopedics, Hennessee Tax & Bookkeeping, Pickleball Central, Subway on Market Street and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jonathan Street.

Do you shop at Kroger? Then consider signing up for the community rewards program and designate the Johnson City Senior Center to receive dollars when you shop at Kroger.

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Attention

All members who have Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit® through your insurance. Have you updated your paperwork yet? We need new forms for folks that are eligible for these programs. Please see front desk if you have not taken care of this during January 2020. We are now offering all three programs. So our records are accurate, everyone will be required to renew your certification through our center for these programs. Please see front desk for more information. There are brochures explaining the eligible classes for each of these programs at the front desk.

Alert: Many of our members have fragrance sensitivity. Perfumes, aftershaves and other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions. To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using scented products. Thank You!

Congregate Meal Congregate meal is served in the dining room. Reservations must be made.

Reservation sheets for meals are placed outside the dining room doors. Locate your name and place a checkmark in the reserved column for the days that you wish to come to eat. All orders must be placed 48 hours in advance. “No add-ons” will be permitted after the meal order has been sent in to FTHRA. No outside food “to share” will be permitted at this time. If you ordered a meal, the service time will be 12:00p. Please contact us if you are unable to dine on a day that you have reserved (423-434-5723). Meals will be served for those who have made reservations between 12:00 and 12:20. At 12:20, meals will be given out to those who have shown up to eat but forgot to reserve.

FTHRA Nutrition Program Monday

Menu for November

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Lemon Pepper Fish Broccoli Corn Dinner Roll

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Chicken Philly w/ peppers & onions Potato Wedges Applesauce

Bun

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Broccoli/Cauliflower Mix Dinner Roll

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Taco Soup Brussel Sprouts Pineapple Cornbread

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Meatballs w/ gravy & rice Okra & Tomatoes Pears

Dinner Roll

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15 Oven Fried Chicken

Dinner Roll

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole Beets

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BBQ Pork Riblet Potato Wedges Corn Bun

22 Egg Patty

Orange Juice Biscuit/Gravy

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Chili Dog w/ onions Bun Potato Wedges Baked Beans

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Turkey w/ dressing & gravy Sweet Potatoes Green Beans

29 Chicken Pot Pie

Biscuit

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Vegetable Beef Soup Mixed Greens Baked Apples Cornbread

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Dinner Roll

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Breaded Chicken Tenders Macaroni & Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Grits Sausage

Brussel Sprouts Applesauce

Peas Dinner Roll

18 Cranberry Jell-O Pumpkin Pie Dinner Roll

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Thursday

Soup Beans w/ onions Oven Browned

Potatoes Turnip Greens Cornbread

Veteran’s Day Holiday No meals will be served Polish Sausage & Cabbage Whole Potatoes

Carrots Cornbread

Thanksgiving Holiday No meals will be served

Friday

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Chicken & Rice Soup Carrots Baked Apples

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Breaded Fish w/ tartar sauce Scallop Potatoes Lima Beans

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Spaghetti & Texas Toast Meatsauce Italian Mix Vegetables Peaches

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Texas Toast

Bun

Holiday No meals will be served

One 2% milk is included with each meal. All servings are 1/2 cup. All entrees are 3 oz. servings or one portion. **Menu may change due to weather and availability.

Congregate Meals will be served from 12:00-12:15 for those who have registered. At 12:15 continuing until 12:25 if there is food available, it will be served to those who did not register but have shown up to eat lunch. Please register in advance to ensure your meal!

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Arts & Crafts

Creative Card Making (Ages 16+) Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Thursday, November 4 20 9-10:30a OR 2-3:30p Fall is here! Join us as we create homemade greeting cards to share with friends and family. We will be making a variety of cards including Thanksgiving. You will be making 6 cards and will be competing the stamping and embossing yourself.

Don’t delay, seats are limited in number. Two classes offered.

Please pre-register and pay in advance to ensure your spot!

Sewing Group - A Community Service Project (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: Free Wednesdays 1-3:30p We have a surplus of fabric which has been donated to the center. In an effort to give back to the community, we want to be a blessing to those in need by sewing oversized lap quilts and/or pet beds. Sewing machines will be set up and all supplies will be made available. Items made will be donated to the community.

Next Step Photography Club (Ages 18+) Cost: Free Third Tuesday of each month 6p-8p If you have basic technical knowledge of your camera, a desire to learn and experience more, understand some of the creative control functions like aperture, shutter speed, composition, use of the manual settings on your camera and ready to delve deeper in to image creation and gain a broader knowledge of photography, then Next Step Photography is for you.

Silk Painting for Wearable Art Series (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $12 for the series Thursday and Friday November 11, 12 1-3p Join Sherry for her next Silk Painting class and create something beautiful, unique and useful! You will learn new and interesting technique using a variety of fascinating tools and materials.

Cost includes all supplies and instruction. An apron is recommended.

Video Series – How to Look at and Understand Great Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free First Wednesday of Each Month 12:30-2p In these lectures we will be introduced to the components of art – color, line, perspective, and composition as well as point of view, motion, light and texture. We will learn how the artist uses symbolism and communicates a message to the viewer.

Many different media will be included and many great works of art featured. The course covers great art from the 13th century to the present.

Paint Pouring and Collage Series (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $9 for the series Three day class: Monday, November 15 10a-12p Thursday and Friday November 18, 19 1-4p Let’s have more fun with paint pouring! In this 3 day class we will first use the pouring technique to prepare the canvas.

Then in the Thursday and Friday classes we will use a collage technique to create on our canvases! There are many options and possibilities for collaging, which makes it a very enjoyable activity. All materials furnished. An apron is recommended.

Video Series - Masterworks of American Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Last Wednesday of Each Month 12:30-2p In this video series we will explore the remarkable history of American Art from its origins in the colonial past until shortly before the First World War. Like the early Americans it is forward-looking, innovative and sometimes rebellious.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy (Ages 18+) Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p Tuesday afternoon drawing offers an encouraging, relaxed atmosphere in which to create and learn. Bring your materials and projects and take advantage of any instruction needed in technique or skill. Materials will be available for anyone who needs them.

Acrylics Class (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $5 per class Tuesdays 1–3p In this ongoing Tuesday class you will be able to receive instruction as you work on your painting projects. Charlie will be available to offer guidance and instruction as needed. So bring your projects and supplies and enjoy painting in the company of other artists! Suitable for any skill level. Feel free to come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up.

Beginning to End….Canvas Creations (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 Second Tuesday November 9 3-5p No talent required! Join instructor Charline Hughes as she walks you through creating a canvas you will be proud to display in your home. Learn fundamental skills including how to add shadows, depth and dimension. This is a make and take class. All supplies will be furnished.

Paper Quilling (Ages 18+) Instructor: Pam Lacy Cost: $4 Friday November 12 1:30-3:30p Quilling is an ancient Art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create very beautiful and decorative designs. Pam will teach a simple Fall themed project suitable for any skill level. If you’re new to Paper Quilling this will be a good project to start will. And those with experience can add more to the project!

Mosaic Class (Ages 18+) Instructor: Melissa Wiley Cost: $45 Wednesday November 10 9a-12p Come and explore the creativity of Mosaics. We will be making a 5x5 plaque entitled “Shine Your Light” using stained glass, beads and mirror. Cost includes all materials, instruction and use of tools. Please dress appropriately (covered shoes and long pants). Pieces will be grouted for you and available for pickup within a week.

How to Build a Dollhouse (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ken Hoover Cost: Free Wednesday November 10 1-3p Just in time for the holidays! In this informational seminar you will learn all about how to construct a beautiful miniature house that is sure to delight anyone, young or old! You will learn about tools and technique and resources for materials and supplies. There will be an example of this beautiful project on display in the Senior Services gathering area near the front desk.

Paper Making Class Series (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $6 for the series Wednesday and Friday November 17 & 19 12-2p Though today almost all paper is manufactured, handmade paper survives as a specialized craft and a medium for artistic

November 2021 expression. Handmade paper is appreciated for its uniqueness and the skill involved in making it. This class will use tools and technologies similar to those existing hundreds of years ago in China, Asia, and later in Europe. All materials furnished.

Painting Ornaments (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $4 for the series Monday November 8, 15 and 22 1-3p As we approach the holiday season let’s have some relaxing fun with painting. In this class we will each paint a Holiday themed figurine and a hanging ornament. All supplies will be furnished! An apron is recommended.

Mitten Tree Project Each December we host girls from Girls Inc. for a Christmas gathering where they receive a gift of hats, scarves and mittens. We are collecting these items from our members for this event and would like to invite you to knit or crochet for this worthwhile project. There is yarn and other supplies here at the center if you need them. Contact Chyrl or Ann for supplies or information. Any donations for this project are greatly appreciated!

Heart Strings (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Tuesdays 10a–12p Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

Mountain Dulcimer Lessons, Beginner/Intermediate Level (Ages 18+) Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $20 for four lessons Wednesday November 3, 10, 17, 24 2-3p Learn to play the old time Mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones!

Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This one hour session is for those who are interested in learning, have questions about the dulcimer or are very rusty in their playing technique. There will also be practice time from 3-4p at no additional charge.

Learn to Play the Ukulele (Ages 18+) Instructor: Roxanne McDaniel Cost $25 for the Series, includes materials fee Thursday November 11 & 18 3-4pm Have you thought about learning to play the Ukulele? Here is your opportunity!

Roxanne will cover the basics and pre-tuned instruments will be available.

Come and join in for something new and different!

Senior Chorale Cost: Free Thursdays 10a – 12p Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and popular songs. This group is led by Cherry Smith. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform. No audition required.

Creative Card Making – All Things Christmas!

(Ages 16+) Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Tuesday, November 16 9-10:30a OR Tuesday, November 30 2-3:30p Christmas is just around the corner! Join us as we create homemade greeting cards to share with friends and family. We will be making a variety of Christmas themed cards. You will be making 6 cards and will be competing the stamping and embossing yourself. Don’t delay, seats are limited in number.

Two classes offered. Please pre-register and pay in advance to ensure your spot!

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Groups & Meetings/Travel

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Groups & Meetings

Travel Corner

Coffee and Conversations for GRANDfamilies Grandparent and Relatives Raising Relative Children Monday, November 8 10a 2nd Monday of each month Cost: Free Are you raising a grandchild or other relative? Need support, information or resources? Join us to share your experience, receive useful information, learn caregiving/child rearing tips, and gain emotional support during our Coffee & Conversation for GRANDfamilies. Coffee & Light Refreshments will be provided.

JCSC Seniors on the Go will meet on Thursday, November 11, at 3:00 pm. Please call the Senior Services desk at 434-6237 to pre-register; space is limited due to Covid restrictions.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Our Holy Bible Study Mondays at 2p (Ages 50+) Join us for this open discussion Bible study. Share what you have learned throughout the years.

Thursdays at 8a (Ages 50+) Men’s Bible Study.

Wednesday Bible Study Last Wednesday of each month at 10a, will meet on November 24.

(Ages 50+) As the Page Turns (Book Club) (Ages 50+) Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10a.

If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to.

Book Selections: October: We will be discussing The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee November: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

The visit to the Southern Christmas Show departs at 6:45 am on November 15! Transportation on a comfortable motor coach is $27 payable at the time of reservation at the center. You will be responsible for purchasing your ticket to the show at the gate or in advance on the website. Bring extra money for a meal on the way home – the group will stop in Asheville for an evening meal. The website for the show is: southernchristmasshow.com. This is where you can purchase tickets online at a discounted rate and subscribe to a newsletter to keep you up to date.

Some of the features of the show include: Designer Rooms: If you are looking for inspiration for holiday decorating, look no further! Inspiration abounds in four beautiful designer rooms decorated by Richeson Properties and Interiors, LLC., and CGalloway Designs.

This year’s rooms will feature ideas for outdoor living and the home office, as well as special ideas to spruce up the heart of your home.

Holiday Décor Competitions: find creative holiday décor ideas among the wreath competition, mantle competition, door competition and Christmas tree lane.

The annual Let’s Go Travel Show that was scheduled for Thursday, November 4 is being rescheduled. Look for an announcement of the new date in the January Lifestyles.

As we enter the Thanksgiving season, the travel team volunteers, Jane Ann & Terry, Carolyn & Gary, David & Debbie, Charles and Agnes, wish you happiness and the joyful anticipation of future travels with friends old and new from JCSC Seniors on the Go. We are thankful all year for your continued friendships.

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Volunteers/Games/Dance Dance

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On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Volunteer Meeting: Monday, November 1, 10a Learn of upcoming volunteer opportunities Join us for a fun activity!

Games Hand & Foot Canasta (Ages 50+) Monday 1p-5p Cost: FREE Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how. No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Pinochle (Ages 50+) Wednesdays, 1p-5p Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four. No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Rook (Ages 50+) Thursdays, 1p-5p Cost: FREE Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people. Please join us! No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge (Ages 50+) Fridays 12:30p If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicate bridge. Join the fun! No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

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Line Dance with Martha (Upper Beginner/Intermediate Level) (Ages12+) Mondays 3:00p – 4:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or (Discount for SilverSneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® if eligible) For those wanting to brush up their line dance steps or learn new line dances.

You will be having so much fun, you won’t even realize that you are exercising!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dandy Line Dancers (Ages 12+) (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays, 5:30-7p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: FREE For more information, contact Martha drmd72@hotmail.com This is a volunteer group, which not only practices during this time frame; they also perform in the community. For the experienced line dancer. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays 1:30p Cost: Free Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing.

Johnson City Grand Squares (All ages welcome) Second and Fourth Fridays 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $6 Starting in August.

Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1) Instructor: Sue Ayers Cost: $30 (Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants discount $20) 6-week series on Wednesdays, beginning November 3-December 15 (will not meet on 11/24), 4:00-5:00p Perfect for anyone who has never line danced before. Enjoy learning the basic steps set to a variety of music types. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended (no thong-type sandals please). Great exercise for your body and brain and lots of fun! Please Pre-register.

Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 2) Instructor: Sue Ayers Cost: $30 (SilverSneakers, Renew Active, Silver and Fit discount $20) 6-week series on Wednesdays, beginning November 3-December 15 (will not meet on 11/24), 5:30-6:30p Designed as a follow-up to the Absolute Beginner Level 1 class. We’ll add more steps to broaden your line dance knowledge. Line dance is a fun way to enjoy music while giving your body and brain a great workout. Please Preregister

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MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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11:00 Eat Well, Feel Well

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10:00 Coffee & Conversations for Grandfamilies

10:30 Animal Myths Debunked

THURSDAY

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12:30 Video - How To Look at Great Art 2:00 Step Into Fall Walk 2:00 Dulcimer 4:00 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 1 (Session 1) 5:30 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 2 (Session 1)

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8:00 Fasting Blood Sugar Check 9:00 Mosaic Class 1:00 How to Build a Dollhouse 2:00 Step Into Fall Walk 2:00 Dulcimer 4:00 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 1 (Session 2)

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FRIDAY

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9:00 Creative Card Making

11:30 Step Into Fall Walk

2:00 Creative Card Making

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7:30 Sill Branch Falls Hike 12:30 Dining With Diabetes 1:00 Silk Painting for Wearable Art 3:00 Ukulele 3:00 JCSC Seniors on the Go

11:30 Step Into Fall Walk

1:00 Painting Ornaments

3:00 Canvas Creations

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6:45 Motorcoach trip to Southern Christmas Show 10:00 Paint Pouring & Collage 11:00 Eat Well, Feel Well 1:00 Painting Ornaments

7:30 Persimmon Ridge Hike

11:30 Turkey Strut (Step Into Fall) 12:00 Paper Making Class 12:30 Soups On! 2:00 Dulcimer 4:00 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 1 (Session 3) 5:30 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 2 (Session 3)

7:30 Sill Branch Falls Hike 1:00 Paint Pouring & Collage 3:00 Ukulele

12:00 Paper Making Class

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11:00 Maintain Brain Health

9:00 Walkers & Talkers Willow Springs Park

12:30 Video - American Art 2:00 Dulcimer

11:00 Eat Well, Feel Well 1:00 Painting Ornaments

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11:00 Eat Well, Feel Well

2:00 Creative Card Making - Christmas Edition

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1:00 Silk Painting for Wearable Art

11:00 Eat Well, Feel Well

9:00 Creative Card Making - Christmas Edition

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10:00 As the Page Turns

12:30 Dining with Diabetes

6:00 Next Step Photography

SATURDAY

1:30 Paper Quilling 5:30 Grand Squares

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1:00 Paint Pouring & Collage

Center Closed in Center Closed in Observance of Observance of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving

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Fitness Fit & Toned (Ages 18+) Monday and Wednesday, 8a Cost: $2 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday, Wednesday, 10a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday, 1:30p Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Classic (Ages 50+) Tuesday, 8:45a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Advanced (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 10a Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants).

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. This is an advanced Tai Chi class for those already experienced in Tai Chi. Qigong (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants).

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Qigong is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes easy to learn, gentle, flowing movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body and promote relation and mindfulness. Class work also includes war-

Fitness

mups, gentle stretching of all the major joints, and breath work. Evidence-based studies show that Qigong practice can improve a wide variety of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, while reducing stress and promoting emotional health and mental function. With adaptations this class is appropriate for everyone regardless of physical limitations and can be done seated in a chair.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Beginner (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 12p Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants).

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors It has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis while improving strength, range of motion, and balance thereby reducing the risk of falling. Classwork includes gentle stretching, breath work, focus on body alignment, and slow, controlled movement. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Tuesday and Thursday, 10a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Friday, 8:45a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Chair Yoga (Ages 50+) Thursday, 1p Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.

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Chair Yoga (Ages 50+) Tuesday, 8:30a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.

Lo-Impact (Ages 50+) Friday, 10a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance. This is a lo-impact (one foot remains on the floor at all time, no jumping) floor aerobic based class participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Rise & Shine Yoga (Ages 50+) Friday 8a Cost: $2 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Leslie Ann Ellingburg This is a gentle style Yoga Class where you will connect with your mind, body, and set your intentions for the day. You will explore seated, standing, and lying down postures along with Meditation, Mindfulness, and Somatic Resourcing techniques. This class requires movement to the floor without assistance. Bring your own mat, blocks, straps, and any other props you may need.

Yoga “Just Breathe” Tuesday & Thursday 11a-12:30p (Ages 18+) Cost: $5/class Instructor: Dixie Neth Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. This class requires movement to the floor and back up without assistance. Focus is on precise alignment of spine, breath work, and emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity as we stretch and strengthen our mind and bodies.

Bring your own mat, yoga blanket, blocks, and yoga straps.

Group Exercise Guidelines Preregistration recommended for the above classes.

Class size limited to 15 participants.

Fitness Room Monday through Friday 7a – 7p No preregistration required to use fitness room Cost: Daily and Monthly fee options (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

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Aquatics Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Monday through Friday 7:00-8:45a and 11:00a- 3:30p Wednesday and Friday 6:00p-7:30p Saturday 10:30a-12:30a Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Need time to swim? We offer several different time options. Whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging or just doing your own thing we have a time to fit your needs.

Open Swim Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5:45p Saturday 12:45p-3:30p Cost: $2 (12 and under), $3 (13 and older) Recreation swim is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 or younger must be within arm’s length of an adult, 16 years or older at all times. Also, any child who requires flotation devices of any kind must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.

Teaching Pool Schedule: Mommy and Me : Monday-Friday 12pm-1pm Cost: $1 (Ages 4 and under) Enjoy Mommy and Me swim time with your children! All guardians have to be in the pool with their child.

Home School Swim Tuesday/Thursday 2-4p Cost: $2 (12 and under), $3 (13 and older) Enjoy fun swim time in the pool! Parents are welcome to join. 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult 16 years or older.

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy (Adults & Seniors) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7a-7:30p Tuesday/Thursday 7-11a; 1-4p; 6-7:30p Saturday 9a-3:30p Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) An adult only time for therapy that you can engage in activities of your choice to fit your therapeutic needs. This pool is for low impact swimming. You will not be allowed to jump, splash or make big waves.

Water Aerobics Schedule: Morning Water Aerobics (Lap Pool) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-10a Cost: $4 per visit or $40 per month Instructor: Heidi Perry Start your day with a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular strength and conditioning, muscle strength and toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

Cardio Waves (Lap Pool) Monday 6p-7p Cost: $4 per visit Instructor: Kim McLeod This is a high-intensity water aerobics program is geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits! All equipment is provided.

Evening Water Aerobics (Lap Pool) Tuesday/Thursday 6-7p Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Get in shape, this shallow water class which combines cardiovascular strength and conditioning, muscle strength and toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

Aquamix Days: Tuesday/Thursday 9:15-10:15a Cost: $4 per visit Instructor: Kim McLeod

November 2021 Looking for a challenging workout? Get in over your head with us for some intense water aerobics. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and core work. No swimming skills are needed. All equipment is provided.

Arthritis Days: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-11:40a Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Instructor: Heidi Perry Have a form of arthritis? This is an activity that can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. This class helps get you moving with a low impact exercise. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift.

Splash Tuesday/Thursday 11:45-12:45a Cost: $3 per visit Instructor: Heidi Perry A fun program geared towards senior citizens looking to improve the quality of their social life and physical well-being.

All pools are closed Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6p for cleaning & maintenance.

Private Swim Lessons Days and Times: Will be scheduled with instructor Cost: 5-30 Minute Lessons $100 5-45 Minute Lessons $150 5- 1 Hour Lessons $175 Instructor: Heidi Perry

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Healthy Living Ask Our Nurse If you have health concerns or questions, our nurse, Jeanne Clarke, RN is happy to provide information, support or resources. Her hours are Monday – Thursday, 9am-2 pm. Stop by the nurse’s station across from the Dining Room or call 423-434-6235 for an appointment.

Free Blood Pressure Checks Monday – Thursdays, 9a-2p Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood pressure check. No appointment required.

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with diabetes information will be available at the nurse’s station all during the month.

Diabetes Screening ~ Free Fasting Blood Sugar Check (18+) Wednesday, November 10, 8-10a Cost: FREE Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood sugar check (done by fingerstick).

For best results, do not eat or drink anything except water 8-12 hours prior to testing.

Dining With Diabetes (18+) Tuesday & Thursday, November 9 & 11, 12:30-2:00p Cost: FREE Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT Extension This 2 part series is designed for people with diabetes and their support persons to learn tips for managing their diabetes, eating healthy and preparing meals that can help to control their blood sugars.

Practical information, cooking demo along with samples and recipes will be provided.

Please pre-register at 423-434-6237.

Diabetes Virtual Sessions offered by Food City Wellness Club

November 2021 Food City Wellness Club! Go to www.foodcity.com/content/221/ or email Elizabeth Hall, PhD, RDN, LDN at halle@foodcity.com for more information.

Soups On! (18+) Thursday, November 17, 12:30-1:30p Cost: FREE Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT Extension Warm up with some soup-er nutritious soup! Get new ideas and simple recipes that are quick, easy, healthy and delicious! Samples and recipes provided.

Pre-register at front desk or call 423434-6237.

Maintain Brain Health (18+) Monday, November 22, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Tracey Kendall-Wilson, Alzheimer’s Tennessee No one can guarantee that you won’t develop dementia. However, research has shown that there are things that you can do to help keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp. Let’s explore the latest research and find out what we CAN do to maintain our brain health.

Pre-register at front desk or call 423434-6237.

Tuesday, November 2, 10-10:20a ~ What Can I Eat?

Diabetes – Small Steps, Big Difference November is Diabetes Awareness Month and whether you have Type 1, Type 2, or Prediabetes, small changes in your lifestyle can lead to better management of your blood sugars and less complications down the road. Our nurse, Jeanne is available to answer your questions about diabetes and help you learn how to better manage it. Informative flyers

Tuesday, November 9, 10-10:20a ~ Tips for Portion Sizes, Label Reading & Carb Counting

COMING IN DECEMBER ~ SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, November 16, 3-3:20p ~ Pitfalls & Challenges - Preventing Highs and Lows

Coping with Grief During the Holidays Thursday, December 2, 1-2:00pm Speaker: Dr. Jason Troyer

Tuesday, November 30, 10-11a ~ Virtual Diabetes Food City Store Tour Learn tips and tricks for shopping and eating well for diabetes at virtual educations sessions brought to you by the

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Community Center Recreation Programs

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OPEN VOLLEYBALL Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St. Wednesdays Through December, 2021 6 - 8 p.m.

Free Open to ages 14+

For more information, call: 423-434-5749

ADAPTIVE PE

MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 510 BERT ST. Wednesdays (Through December 2021) 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Free Ages: 18+ The program is designed specifically for individuals with special needs.

Come ready to learn the basics of a variety of sports. Caregivers are welcome. No personal care will be provided. Please register in person the day of the activity.

For more information, call 423-434-5749

Lifestyle Sports Pickleball (Ages 18+) Gym 1 – Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00a-12:00p Gym 2 – Mon through Fri 9:00a-12:00p Outdoor courts are available Cost: FREE Join in on the fun! This activity is a modified version of tennis. We play doubles.

No registration required, no time limit or number of players Senior Billiards (Ages 18+) Monday through Friday 7:00a-7:00p Cost: FREE No registration required, No time limit or number of players No food allowed in the billiards room only closed beverage containers

Doubles Table Tennis (Ages 50+) Each Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00a-11:00a Cost: FREE Senior men and women’s doubles table tennis is a great way to keep your brain and body active. No food allowed only closed beverage containers Senior Basketball (Ages 50+) Gym 1 – Tues and Thurs 10a -12p Cost: Free Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot a-rounds.

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Girls 6-14 will enjoy an evening of pampering. Spa fun with Mani's and Pedi's, food, dancing and karaoke.

Drop off is encouraged.

Purchase tickets in person at MPCC.

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Ongoing Events/Outings

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November 2021

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7:00 am to 7:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room

8:00 Fit and Toned 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Classic 10:00 Advanced Tai Chi 11:00 Qigong for Health 12:00 Beginner Tai Chi 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 1:30 Classic 2:00 Our Holy Bible Study 3:00 Line Dance with Martha

8:30 Chair Yoga 8:45 Classic 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Senior Basketball 10:00 Circuit 10:00 Heart Strings Jam Session 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Acrylics 1:30 Delay the Disease 2:00 Brain-a-Cise

8:00 Fit and Toned 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Circuit 10:00 Classic 10:00 German Club 10:00 Advanced Tai Chi 10:00 Senior Basketball 10:00 Bible Study (Last 1:00 Rook Wednesday of month) 1:00 Chair Yoga 11:00 Qigong for Health 1:30 Delay the Disease 12:00 Beginner Tai Chi for 1:30 Ballroom Dance Practice Arthritis and Fall 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers Prevention 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Sewing Group

FRIDAY 7:00am to 7:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Rise & Shine Yoga 8:45 Circuit 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Lo-Impact 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge

There will be a few schedule changes to the Fitness classes offered at the MPCC Senior Center during November and December. These changes will aim to better serve the demands of current participants and attract new participants as we head into colder weather and the holidays. Please notice the additional Classic classes, time changes for both Chair Yoga and Rise & Shine Yoga, the new day for Circuit, and the addition of a brand new class! If you have any questions regarding the classes or how to get started, please reach out to Leslie Ann Ellingburg, lellingburg@johnsoncitytn.org or at 423-461-4852.

Outings Southern Christmas Show

(Ages 50+) Monday, November 15 Load time 6:30a, Leave MPCC at 6:45a, return approx. 8:30p Cost: $27 Charter bus sponsored by the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit at the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, NC. Travel aboard a comfortable motor coach.

Enjoy all the festive sights, inspiration and shopping offered by various vendors. Exhibits include Designer Rooms and Holiday Décor Competitions for wreaths, mantles, doors, and Christmas trees. Purchase your ticket for the show online prior to departure day or at the gate. Dinner stop in Asheville on the way home (meal is on your own and not included in the transportation fee).

Limited seating, no refunds.

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Lifelong Learning/Hiking & Walking

Hiking 101*

(2-4 miles, easy to moderate trails, low to short elevation gain) Persimmon Ridge (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Tuesday, November 16, 7:30a The trail is steep in spots but not too rough. Pretty wooded setting with some of the trail being on gravel. We will hike about 2.5 miles. It will be cold so wear layers. There are picnic tables at the end to sit and eat .We should have some beautiful color on the trees. Bring lots of water and a light snack. Remember to chip in for

gas if you are carpooling.

Hip Hikers*

(3-10 miles, moderate to difficult trails, heavier, longer elevation gain) Sill Branch Falls (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Thursday November 11, 7:30a Thursday November 18, 7:30a We will park in the parking lot and walk back down the gravel road about 2 miles. When we get closer to the falls we get on the trail for about ½ a mile.

It is very steep and rocky. Round trip 5 miles. It will be cold so wear layers .Bring lots of water and a light lunch or snack.

Remember to chip in for gas if you are carpooling. Should be a beautiful hike!

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Lifelong Learning Animal Myths Debunked, Part One Tuesday, November 9 10:30-11:45a Instructor: Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator/Nature Cost: Free Whether its superstition, exaggeration, or just plain misunderstanding, sometimes our quest for knowledge can lead to some misguided conclusions. The natural world has provided us with many myths. Light will be shed on suicidal lemmings, charmed snakes, exploding birds and more.

Time to learn the straight scoop! Please Pre-register.

Brain-a-Cise (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 2p-3p Cost: Free Bring your thinking caps and trivia knowledge and compete against other teams of adults in fun and challenging rounds of trivia. Come exercise your mind while making new friends!

Johnson City German Club (Ages 18+) Thursdays, 10a-11:30a Cost: Free Lifelong Learning of German Language, Culture, History. Membership is FREE. Attendance is NOT required. Simultaneous ZOOM is used.

SHARING and “Show-and-Tell” are encouraged and always welcome.

Weekly BLOG reports are posted at https://herrpollock.livejournal.com.

For more information, contact Mark Pollock, EMAIL markpollock1944@ icloud.com.

Medicare Open Enrollment Event Tuesday, November 2 9a-12p Medicare’s Part D Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 – December 7. This is the period each year when Medicare beneficiaries can join, switch or drop their Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage.

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans change their coverage and costs each year, so it is important to review your plan and compare it to others on the market every fall. This year, the Johnson City Senior Center is partnering with the Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP) to provide free and objective assistance in comparing Part D and Medicare Advantage plans.

Walkers & Talkers*

Trained Medicare counselors will be on hand on November 2 from 9am12pm and to assist Medicare beneficiaries and their families in comparing Part D or Medicare Advantage plans for 2022.

Kings Commons (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Thursday, October 28, 9:00a This is a paved walkway in down town Johnson City. King Commons is a beautiful park .We will learn about native wild life common to our area. I will have handouts with websites to do your own research.

Appointments are required for this event and space is limited. For more information and to set up an appointment please call (423) 722-5205.

(1-3 miles, mostly flat, guided)

Preparation is the key to success!

Tennessee SHIP is a free program designed to help people in Tennessee with Medicare. Counselors are specially trained to answer questions and provide objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare.

SHIP receives grant funding from the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, to provide direct, local assistance to Medicare beneficiaries through one-on-one, counseling sessions (both in-person and over the phone), presentations, and public education programs.

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